In Episode 66 of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, we take an in-depth look at homelessness in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and the local solutions taking shape this winter.

Guests Michelle King, president and co-founder of the LC Valley Youth Resource Center, and Jeremy Stevens, director of the Union Gospel Mission Lewiston Rescue Center, join us to discuss how nonprofits, volunteers, and community funding are working to address homelessness across north central Idaho.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:29 Michelle and the positive effects of the LC Valley Youth Resource Center 1:56 Meeting Jeremey Stevens and the positive effects of UGM 3:14 What is the severity of the homeless in the region? 4:39 How can someone be homeless and sheltered? 6:54 What role will the rescue center fill? 10:02 The Village 11:14 Avenues for hope provides funding for nonprofits 14:13 What does the community ask about these nonprofits? 16:00 is the UGM thrift store coming back? 19:21 Michelle’s final thoughts 22:32 Jeremey’s final thoughts

Ever wondered how Idaho’s capital ended up in Boise instead of Lewiston? In this video, we break down the real history behind one of Idaho’s most controversial political moves — a story of population shifts, legislative drama, and a capital “heist” that changed the course of the state.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:41 How Lewiston became the capital of Idaho 1:20 Why was Lewiston chosen? 1:37 Lewiston’s population starts to decrease 2:06 Problems with Lewiston as the capital start 3:11 The heist from Boise begins 4:21 Was the capital stolen from Lewiston?

A Clarkston man has confessed to a robbery he committed nearly 50 years ago — and in this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, reporter Dean Ferguson joins Matt Baney to break down the remarkable story of Kerry Houston, the 17-year-old who clubbed a man behind a Lewiston grocery store in 1975 and stole $80… then kept the secret for half a century.

After decades of guilt, Houston reached out to the Lewiston Tribune hoping to identify the victim, repay the money tenfold, and make peace with the past.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:30 When Kerry Houston reached out to the Tribune 1:36 First impression of Houston 3:08 The mystery was solved quickly 4:21 Contacting the Lewiston police 6:40 What happens after the story runs? 7:39 Social media reaction 9:15 Reaching out to the victim’s family 12:24 Reaching the outcome of the story 14:06 Family accepts money 14:55 Did the family think about hitting Houston? 16:31 Interacting with Houston’s ex girlfriend 18:45 Finding the report in the Tribune archives 19:27 Was there more than one person involved? 22:08 Dean reflects